RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section

Twitter page for Data Ethics and Governance Section of the Royal Statistical Society. Views expressed are authors' and not necessarily official RSS policy.

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

When the Code of Practice for Statistics was formulated, production focused on regular publications and direct data collection, but is it suitable for the contemporary professional environment? The practices need to cover all the issues that can be a concern, even if unrealised

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We are undertaking a review of the Code of Practice for Statistics and want to hear your views: https://t.co/bkcjT5GX85

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

Many pernicious practices have proliferated, so it is only a first step to set out what they are and how they work against the interest of consumers. We look forward to seeing how the recommendations of this position paper have an impact on online environments

[ICO - Information Commissioner's Office @ICOnews]

We set out the pitfalls of harmful design and advise what organisations should do in our joint position paper with @CMAgovUK: https://t.co/JKqGZWGI7o

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

A lot has been said about data at the pandemic public inquiry. But most is to point at the problems, without really setting out the designs for solutions for each. We hope @RoyalStatSoc will be asked to contribute to further modules

[Royal Statistical Society @RoyalStatSoc]

On behalf of the RSS, our president @AndrewDGarrett has responded to module one of the @covidinquiryuk, which focuses on pandemic preparedness

Read our 12 recommendations for the UK’s statistical and data ecosystem ⬇️
https://t.co/GvZae94tHw

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

@RoyalStatSoc Current practices are framing AI systems as taking on narrowly defined interactions with a clear precedent, including simple binary decisions which are evaluable against an existing standard, but that is not where the potential impact (risk or benefit) of AI systems lies

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

Last month, @RoyalStatSoc responded to the government whitepaper on pro innovation regulation of artificial intelligence:
https://t.co/1oqCrELlsj

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

@RoyalStatSoc One concern is around having the methodology to evaluate the impact of AI systems on society, especially as these systems interact over sustained periods of time, and automate human processes

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

In all the noise about technology, the UK (& Canada) has been quietly leading the world in data ethics. Not corporate statements, not flashy government announcements, nor civil society campaigns. Pragmatic government statisticians @UKStatsAuth
@StatCan_eng
https://t.co/H6OHdMeuHZ

[Royal Statistical Society @RoyalStatSoc]

Have people who work with data in your organisation but don't know how to support their professional development? Find out how with the RSS via our corporate membership scheme: https://t.co/lSFmYBQqLC

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

The MoD REC is recruiting for a statistical expert member:
https://t.co/Getn41IQpo

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

The @CommonsPACAC is inquiring on 'Transforming the UK evidence base', including asking "What does it mean to use data ethically, in the context of statistics and analysis?"
https://t.co/i6DDWgTQah

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

The @RoyalStatSoc was among those sending a response to the AI regulation whitepaper consultation last week, and apparently "it has received a range of highly informed critiques, and praise from several surprising quarters"
https://t.co/A1ZhtqjZ96

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

Nice update from the (world leading) @UKStatsAuth Centre for Applied Data Ethics - in prospect is further training material for analysts and a further evolution of their ground breaking self-assessment tool
https://t.co/TBgWj4ZlUq

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

There is more to safeguard than the business models of large technology companies - we are encouraging the @RoyalStatSoc
to speak for professionals as other leadership is most disappointing https://t.co/38TIuN5nhh

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

The @RoyalStatSoc has developed the criteria for honorary fellowships to require commitment and support for the values of the statistical community, beyond recognition for exemplary contribution. Nominations are open now, until the end of October:
https://t.co/ChDDgdxXga

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

@StatsRegulation @lrcfs @unecestat We are thinking about other angles for this discussion, including tying together some of the threads drawn out in these discussions. If you have a view on what else to cover, let us know

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

There are three sessions recorded now discussing the misuse of statistics with @StatsRegulation - our session in London, in March of this year with more practical issues seen by professionals:

https://t.co/9x1yZZF2XM

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

@StatsRegulation @lrcfs And a more international discussion about regulation, from the celbration of 30 years of the @UNECEstat Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, in March of last year

https://t.co/pTdr118FlO

[RSS Data Ethics and Governance Section @RSS_DatEthGov]

The boards of far too many organisations rely on dashboards when their responsibility is to understand the assumptions about risk embodied, often implicitly in the models supporting the data. We believe the majority lack the capability (and will) to do better

[National Audit Office @NAOorguk]

Errors in government models can cause issues for critical public programmes.

Our guide for government and agency audit committees will help you question the quality assurance of models and assess if model risks are effectively managed.

Read our guide 👇https://t.co/e7mkdDOJoD

[Royal Statistical Society @RoyalStatSoc]

📣We are inviting submissions of discussion papers on the analysis of citizen science data

Papers selected will be presented at a discussion meeting at our 2024 conference & published in an RSS journal

More details & submit your abstract by 30 June ⬇️
https://t.co/Vb45SxqNod